Food for every mood!
I leave you a list to know what is the best food for each mood. If you feel...Stressed: Many people go to the soda...
One of the things we hear the most is that certain foods somehow influence our moods. ** And yes, let’s remember that food is a collection of chemicals that can help us relieve certain emotional discomforts. I leave you a list to know what is the best food for each mood.
If you feel…
Stressed:
Many people turn to soda in this situation. People who drink two cans of soda a day are three times more likely to develop depression and anxiety, compared to those who drink less, according to a study in the American Journal of Public Health. Additionally, colas are full of artificial dyes that are possible carcinogens and sweeteners that can cause weight gain and obesity-related diseases. The next time you need to relax, mix a cup of low-fat plain yogurt with a tablespoon of walnuts. This has a considerable dose of lysine and arginine, amino acids that decrease feelings of anxiety and stress.
Depressed:
Although you may crave something sweet when you feel this way, it would be best to ignore the craving, especially if you are craving white chocolate. White chocolate is technically not chocolate, it does not contain cocoa solids. That means it also lacks the ability to stimulate the euphoric chemicals that real chocolate produces, especially serotonin. If you are going to eat chocolate, the darker the better. More cocoa equals more happy chemicals and less sugar.
Overweight:
While soup may seem like the ideal choice for losing weight when you’re feeling a little paunchy, most are loaded with sodium, which can lead to fluid retention and make your stomach feel like a beach ball. Instead, make a meal of grilled chicken breast or other lean meats. Its protein will make you feel full and help avoid cravings. Additionally, high protein meals help build muscle mass which sheds fat and helps burn calories.
Low energy:
Although a Frappe may seem like the perfect way to give yourself a boost, the 61 grams of sugar (or more) will cause your blood sugar to spike and ultimately lead to a horrible crash. Instead, eat a small handful of unsalted trail mix. Raisins provide potassium, which the body uses to convert sugar into energy, while walnuts have magnesium, a nutrient that prevents the production of lactic acid, the same substance that induces the fatigue you feel at the end of a workout.
